GloveWhisperer.com (Accelerated Glove Conditioning) offers free recommendations on general issues of glove fit and overall glove condition for baseball and softball players. For more info, email GloveWhisperer@gmail.com or call (203)-487-8997.

I.S.T. Baseball Headquarters is excited to offer professionally coached baseball skills developmental camp during April Vacation. This exciting camp will be held at Coleytown Elementary School Little League Field, Westport. Rain Location-I.S.T. Baseball Headquarters. Camp is open to all players enrolled in Little League. Featured instructors are Dennis Accomando-Atlanta Braves and Jeff Love-Houston Astros. Camp will run Monday April 16 thru Friday April 20 from 9 am to noon each day. Program fee: $275/player. Register by emailing istkatz22@yahoo.com for a registration form.

I.S.T. SPRING/SUMMER

I.S.T. Baseball/Softball/Basketball Headquarters in Norwalk also has Pre-K Sports options. Spring information can be found at www.integratedsportstraining.com. The majority of our programs are town run. New Sporting goods store at I.S.T. Mon-Fri 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Equipment for all ages and skill levels on sale now! For questions, email istkatz22@yahoo.com

BABE RUTH BASEBALL

Stamford Babe Ruth will host their 7th Spring Jamboree Baseball Tournament April 14-22. Teams will be scheduled to play three games per day. Teams will be able to choose their schedules to suit their needs. Last year 32 teams played in the tournament from the Tri-State Area. Cost per day will include umpires and baseballs. Most games will be played at Cubeta Stadium, Stamford. Babe Ruth, AAU and Independent teams are welcome. For more info, email Butch LaMotta at sbrl1998@aol.com

The Stamford White Sox will enter their sixth season of highly competitive baseball in 2012. The Sox have played in the Finals of the Westchester Baseball Association each year and have earned a New England Regional bid each year. If you are of college age and ability and would like to play a 35-40 game season plus playoffs and tournaments, email Inzi7@aol.com or call Coach Inzitari at 203-219-0335.

BASEBALL DONATIONS

The Polish National Youth Baseball Foundation wants your excess and used sports equipment. Baseballs, bases, bats, catcher's equipment, gloves, uniforms, etc. Donations can be dropped off at Clark's Trophies, Instant Replay in Springdale, or we will pick up. For more info, contact Al Kaproski at 203-323-9944.

MEN'S SENIOR BASEBALL

The Fairfield County CT National Men's Senior Baseball League enters its 25th Anniversary season, seeking capable baseball players over 28 years old for its 9-team league (NOTE: each team allowed two 25+ year old non-pitchers). Teams are based in Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport, Trumbull, Monroe, and Bridgeport. Our 20-game regular season sked starts Sunday April 22 and runs thru the end of August, plus playoffs in Sept. Regular season games are Sunday mornings 9 a.m., either one 9-inning game or two 7-inning games. For more info, visit www.ctnationalmsbl.com or email kgriff21@me.com

BASEBALL SPRING TOURNEYS

The Blue Jays Baseball Club is sponsoring a high school exhibition series in the Cooperstown, N.Y. area in the spring for varsity and junior varsity baseball teams. There are also 3-game summer tournaments for 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U clubs. Night games can be scheduled. Trophies awarded. For more info, contact Harvey Sandig at 607-652-7740 or email www.Cooperstown314@AOL.com

BLAZERS GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Connecticut Blazers AAU Girls Basketball Program will begin its 17th season. There are openings for girls in grades 7-11. For more info, tryout dates and times contact Tim at 203-317-0024.

BASKETBALL CLINICS

Former UConn point guard Craig Austrie is launching a number of new developmental programs geared towards developing some of the top guards and post players in the state. Austrie, who has been running the exceptionally successful "Craig Austrie's Basketball IQ Skills" developmental program out of the Stamford YMCA since January 2010, will now be offering a 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month developmental program at the Stamford YMCA. Austrie will also be offering a limited number of more exclusive/ private home based or semi-private one-on-one sessions. The home sessions will also offer the option of 3, 6, or 12 month programs. The home based program will be filled based upon a first come, first served registration basis. For more info or to register, e-mail to caustrie@gmail.com or call 203-832-2265 or visit www.craigaustrie.net

Newly certified Yoga teacher Ahmad Mickens of Revolution Fitness is holding a series of weekly B-Yoga classes at Revolution Fitness gym at 860 Canal St., Stamford. For more information, please email Ahmad@revolutionfitness.org. Revolution Fitness is hosting Crossfit Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. as well as Wednesday mornings from 6 a.m.-9 a.m. Revolution Fitness also has a new program "The Yard" focusing on strength and hypertrophy. Zumba Classes are available as well. For more info, visit www.revolutionfitness.org

Revolution Fitness is also holding a "BOXING FOR THE AGES" benefit on Thursday April 12 at Water's Edge at Giovanni's Restaurant, 2748 Post Road, Darien. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. First bout is at 8 p.m. Proceeds to benefit RF Youth Boxing Inc. and Orlando Boxing Club. DJ, Live Band, Auction, Dinner and for the Grand Finale, a sparring exhibition between boxer Angelo Campanella and Coach Orlando Montovo. Tickets are $100. For tickets contact: Ahmad Mickens at (203)-550-2797, via email at ahmad@revolutionfitness.org or call Angelo Campanella at (203)-223-2226.

SOFTBALL CAR WASH

The Darien High School girls softball team is holding a car wash to benefit the program on Sat. April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Darien High School. The DHS softball team will also hold a Tag Sale on Sat. April 21 starting at 9 a.m. at the Noroton Heights Fire Dept in Darien.

SOUTHERN OPEN SKATING

The 28th Annual Southern CT Open will be held at the Darien Ice Rink on April 20-22. This event is sanctioned by US Figure Skating. Over 350 skaters from all over the Northeast will come to compete in freestyle and dance events. The public is welcome. Admission charge for the day is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for Seniors and children ages 6 to 12, and no charge for children Age 5 and under. The schedule of events may be found at www.skatescsc.com.

SEAN SWARNER TALK

Sean Swarner, the first cancer survivor to reach the Mt. Everest summit, will hold a free CT Bike Challenge Speakers Series event on Thursday April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield. Advance reservations are required for this free event. To reserve tickets, please visit www.ctchallenge.org/keepclimbing Prior to the event, a special reception and flag signing for cancer survivors will be held at 6:30 pm. Swarner will carry the flag up Mt. Kilimanjaro this July and plant it at the summit. Following the event, Swarner will sign copies of his book, Keep Climbing. A limited quantity will be available for purchase or you may bring your own copy for him to sign.

LILLY CELEBRITY BREAKFAST

Wilton native and U.S. women's soccer team legend Kristine Lilly is the featured speaker for the Fairfield County Sports Commission's 5th annual Celebrity Breakfast, Thursday, May 3 at the Continental Manor in Norwalk at 7:30 a.m. Lilly retired from playing in 2011 after a storied 24-year career with the national team. She is a two-time World Cup champion and twice won Olympic gold medals. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Commission and its Chelsea Cohen Fitness Academy. It is a "tip your waiter" format where attendees are asked to make a suggested donation amount. For more info, to purchase a table or reserve a seat for the breakfast, contact Tom Chiappetta at 203-984-4806, via email at tomchip21@aol.com or visit www.fairfieldcountysports.com

GOLF

Sterling Farms Golf Shop is holding its annual "Demo Day Blast" on Saturday, May 5. The hours are 9 am to 4 pm. The following companies will be participating: Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade, Mizuno and Nike. This is a great opportunity to test all the new equipment for the new season. Men's and Women's clubs will be available. For more information, please call (203)-329-2067.

The Junior Golf Academy at Sterling Farms has openings for spring, summer and fall programs. They include Spring Break Camp, April 17-20; junior clinics after school, and summer camps. Age groups include Pee Wee (4-6) and Juniors (7-14). Open to all skill levels. For more info, go to www.sterlingfarmsgc.com or call the golf shop at (203)-329-2067.

The Sterling Farms Women's Golf Club has memberships available in either 18 or 9 hole leagues with preferred tee times and participation in weekly tournaments available. Stamford residency is not required. Handicaps are established through GHIN. To obtain a membership application visit www.sfwgc.org or email memberships@sfwgc.org

The Sterling Farms Men's Club is accepting members for the 2012 season.There is a standard $75 fee, a $60 fee for seniors (over 62) and a $30 rate for golfers 18 and under. For info or to register, visit www.sfmensclu.com

The Hubbard Heights Men's Club is accepting new members. There is a standard $85 fee, a $65 fee for seniors (65 and older) and $25 for Juniors (16 and under). For info, call the E. Gaynor Brennan Pro Shop at 203-356-0046.

The Hubbard Heights Women's Golf Association will be starting the 2012 season with a breakfast, to be held at Zody's 19th Hole Restaurant, at E Gaynor Brennan Golf Course, on Thursday April 12 at 9 a.m. All women are welcome to attend and join the Association. Membership is $60.00 for the season. Contact Nancy Carbone by email at nancy_carbone@att.net. or Pat Belknap at 203-323-6806.

KIC IT TRIATHLON

The fifth annual Stamford Kids In Crisis (KIC) IT Triathlon is set for Sunday July 1 at Columbus Park. The 2nd annual Stamford KIC IT Kids Triathlon is set for Sat June 30 at 7:30 a.m. The Kids Triathlon features kids ages 7-10 completing a 50-meter swim, a 2-mile bike course and a half-mile run. Kids ages 11-13 will then participate in a 150-meter swim, 4-mile bike race and one mile run. The Stamford KIC IT Triathlon, which supports the Kids in Crisis agency, features a 9/10 mile swim at Cummings Beach, a 24.8 mile bike ride and a 6.2 mile run. Following the Stamford KIC IT Triathlon there will be a family festival in Columbus Park with face painting, an obstacle course and caricatures for the kids as well as food and a band for adults.For more info or to register for the races, visit kicittriathlon.com

Greenwich Cup Series

The Volvo of Stamford Greenwich Cup series of 10 races commences Sunday April 15 with the B*Cured Point Perspective at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich. The B*Cured Point Perspective, which begins at 9 a.m., includes a 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) cross country race and a Kids Half Mile race. The race fees are $15 pre-entry and $20 on the day of the race for the 5K, and $10 pre-entry and $15 on the day of the race for the Kids Half Mile. Proceeds from the event are donated to B*Cured, a Greenwich-based organization funding investigative research to cure brain cancer. For more info, visit www.threadsandtreads.com or call Threads & Treads at 203-661-0142.

CT LAX and Coach Kristin Wood will be holding tryouts Sunday April 15 (4 p.m.-5:30) in New Canaan at the Water Tower Grass Field. The tryouts are for current elite players in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. To register for tryouts and learn more about our program please visit www.ctlaxcamps.com. If you have any questions please contact Coach Wood at 203-984-2203 or email ctlaxcamps@gmail.com

WATER SAFETY WORKSHOP

The Small Boat Shop will conduct its annual Cold Water Safety Workshop on Saturday, April 14, at its location on the water at 144 Water St in Norwalk. Starting at 10:30 a.m., various experts will discuss hypothermia and cold shock, how to treat them, and most importantly, how to prevent them. Other aspects of off season safety will be discussed, and safety equipment will be on display. Anybody who attends the program, as a finale, has the option of donning a drysuit and jumping into the cold Norwalk River to observe firsthand how effective and comfortably warm the proper equipment truly is. This event is free. Reservations are not required, but the Small Boat shop does appreciate a call in advance so that they can plan seating. For more info, call 203-854-5223, or e-mail info@thesmallboatshop.com

Marrow Donor Drive

In recognition of the impact her courageous battle with cancer has had on efforts to save lives through marrow donor registration drives, the Yale athletic department will hold its fourth drive in memory of women's ice hockey player Mandi Schwartz '10 (Wilcox, Sask.) (1988-2011). The Mandi Schwartz Marrow Donor Registration Drive at Yale will be held on Thursday, Apr. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Commons on the corner of College Street and Grove Street in New Haven and is open to the general public. Donors that could help save lives are located through testing that consists of simple cheek swabs. Yale's record-setting drives have added nearly 2,500 potential donors to the Be The Match Registry®, and at least six life-saving genetic matches for patients in need have been located through the Bulldogs' efforts. Food will be served. Those interested in helping with the Mandi Schwartz Marrow Donor Registration Drive at Yale can contact Larry Ciotti with the Yale football team at larry.ciotti@yale.edu or (203) 671-9805.

MVP VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL

MVP Sports Camp enters its 24th year of summer camp girls volleyball with Stamford High coach Mike Smeriglio and girls basketball with Trinity Catholic coach Tom Kriz. All camp days are 9 a.m.-noon and all camps are held at Trinity Catholic High School, 926 Newfield Ave, Stamford. Cost for each week's camp is $175 before June 15 and $195 after. Register early. Basketball camp weeks are July 9-13 (girls Grades 3-9) and July 16-20 (girls Grades 3-12). Volleyball camp weeks are July 23-27 (girls Grades 6-12) and July 30-Aug. 3 (girls Grades 8-12). To register or for more info, call 203-847-1899 or email Smurf628@yahoo.com

BASEBALL SUMMER CAMP

Crusader Baseball School under the direction of Mike Walsh and Tracy Nichols are set for the weeks of June 25-29 as well as July 2-6 (No July 4). Times each day are 9 a.m.-noon. Week 1 cost is $190.00. Week 2 cost is $160.00 Both weeks is $330.00---a $20.00 savings. Additional Children in family are $100.00 per week. Individual Days are $40.00 per day. Each camper gets a Free T-shirt, Baseball Cards and Bubble Gum. Many contests within each age group. Certified Athletic Trainer On Site at all times. Call 203-322-3401 ext 17 for details.

Elite Sports Training, formerly Stamford Black Knights Baseball Players Camp, will be running five weekly camp sessions beginning June 25 thru July 27. The camp will be held at the Stamford High School baseball field from 9 a.m. -- noon each day. Instruction will focus on the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, bunting, base running, and proper throwing technique. Players will be actively involved throughout the camp and will have a chance to showcase their learned techniques through game play at the end of each day. The cost is $200 per week, and there are discounts when joining with a sibling or friend. A discount will be applied when signing up for multiple sessions. The head instructor will be Rit Lacomis, the Stamford High School Varsity Assistant/Pitching Coach, as well as a certified CPR and First Aid instructor. Please visit www.EliteSportsTrainingLLC.com for information and registration. You may also call 203-856-7880 if questions.

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE

The Stamford Recreation Services Division is offering an Adult Kickball League on Thursday nights beginning May 3. The league is co-ed and requires 5 men and 5 women on the field. For more info, call Scott Beauregard at 203-977-4644 or email sbeauregard@ci.stamford.ct.us Or visit www.stamfordrecreation.com

YOUTH WRESTLING

Stamford Jr. Wrestling Club is in 21st year. Registration for the Stamford Jr. Wrestling Club Spring session (starts March 20) is underway. The SJWC offers instruction and competitive opportunities for beginners and experienced wrestlers ages 6-14. Wrestlers will have the opportunity to learn skills, practice technique and gain match experience in a disciplined and fun environment. The program is open to children from all towns. Practices are held after school at Cloonan, Dolan, Rippowam, Scofield and TOR. For registration information visit www.stamfordwrestling.com or call 203-322-5366.

INJURY PREVENTION SEMINARS

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education offers a free annual seminar presented by medical and golfing experts to help players of all levels avoid common injuries and enjoy their sport to the fullest. On Tuesday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a Free Golf Injury Prevention Seminar at ONS at 6 Greenwich Office Park on 10 Valley Drive. Refreshments will be served. It is free but registration is required. Call (203) 869-3131 or email, contact@ons-foundation.org to register. The program will offer presentations by ONS orthopedic surgeon James Cunningham, MD; ONS physical therapist Laura Liebesman; as well as head PGA professional Mike Summa of the Stanwich Club.

The second free seminar is on Tuesday May 8 at 9 a.m. on Spinal Fusion: Treatment for Spinal Instability with Neurosurgeon Paul Apostolides, MD, at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Spinal Fusion is used to treat spinal instability and alleviate chronic mechanical back pain. The procedure restores stability to the spine by securing vertebrae together so they permanently "fuse."

GIANTS SUMMER CAMPS

This summer, the New York Giants will offer non-contact football camps in communities in Connecticut and New York. Each five-day camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camps are available to kids ages 6 to 14 years old. Kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete. Programs provide safe, non-contact football instruction, athletic skill development, life skill, fitness and agility training. All camps feature Giants Camp Heroes like Bill Ard, Stephen Baker, Chris Calloway, Eric Dorsey, Sam Garnes, Rodney Hampton, Curtis McGriff, Odessa Turner and Perry Williams. The camp cost is $459 with early registration discounts of $419 available. Connecticut camps will be in Greenwich (June 18-22, Whitby School), New Canaan (June 25-29; July 23-27, St. Luke's School) and Stamford (July 16-20, Stamford High). New York camps will be in New Rochelle (July 23-27, Iona Grammar School), Rye (July 9-13, School of Holy Child) and White Plains (July 16-20, site TBD). For more info, visit www.NYGiantsCamps.com or call toll-free 877-226-9919.

CHELSEA PIERS CAMPS

Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford is offering a wide array of summer camps. The Kristine Lilly Soccer Academy will run from August 6-10 a full day camp open to boys and girls ages 7 to 13. Former Olympian Angela Ruggiero will run a girls ice hockey camp July 9-13 for girls ages 6 to 14. Natalie Grainer will run weekly squash camps all summer. For more info, please visit www.chelseapiersct.com

CHELSEA PIERS TRIATHLON

Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford announces that 4X USA Triathlon Team National Champions, Full Throttle Endurance Racing, will offer a triathlon training program. The triathlon program will include high-intensity triathlon training led by USAT Level II coach Scott Berlinger and USAT Level I coach Rick Krupa. Training is geared towards all aspects of triathlon racing for all levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. For more info, visit www.chelseapiersct.com

SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS

Peak Performance All-Sports Camps will be held at Westhill High School the following weeks June 25-29, July 2-6 (no July 4), July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10, Aug. 13-17. Full day is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Half camp days 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Sean Ireland leads the staff. For more info and prices, visit www.peakperformancesports.net

NORTHEAST FOOTBALL SHOWCASE

The 3rd Annual Northeast Football Showcase will take place on Sat. May 5 at New London High School and on Sat. May 12 at Sage Park off the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin. For more info, call 860-528-4588, email info@nutmegstategames.org or visit www.collegeshowcaseamerica.com click on showcases, click on schedule

SHARKEY LAURENO TOURNEY

The Sharkey Laureno Memorial Baseball Tournament and Scholarship Event is set for August 4-14 at Cubeta Stadium, Scalzi Park, Stamford. Wooden bat tournament with two age groups: (15 and under; 14 and under). To register your team for tourney or to apply for the 2012 scholarships, please visit www.sharkeytournament.org

SOCCER SUMMER CAMPS

Former Olympian, Dick Packer (1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics), is preparing for his 34th season of sharing his great love and knowledge of the game of soccer to another summer of young campers. The two-week program for boys and girls ages 5 to 11 years is a half-day program. The Grasshopper program is for 3- and 4-year-olds. The first camp week will be held at Rowayton Elementary School, June 25-29. The second session is Aug. 6-10 and will be held at Middlesex Middle School in Darien. Boys and girls ages 5 to 11 are offered a 9 a.m. to noon experience, while the Grasshoppers enjoy from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. For more information on Packer Soccer Camps or to register, call Coach Packer at 203-866-4830 or e-mail him at dick.packer@maritz.com.

YALE SUMMER HOOP

Chris Gobrecht Elite Hoop Camp will be June 21-23 at the Yale University Lanman Center in the Payne Whitney Gym for all girls entering grades 8-12. It is an overnight camp that cost $450. If campers sign up before May 1 they will receive $25 off. If campers would rather be commuters they would only have to pay $375 or if they sign up before May 1 they will get $25 off as well. Our mission: Create a competitive and supportive atmosphere for young women who wish to compete at the next level. To register, please visit www.yalewomensbasketball.com

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance will again host the Bo Kolinsky Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 28, 2012 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield. The tournament, which will have a noon shotgun start and a scramble format, is named for the longtime high school sports editor of the Hartford Courant and past president of the Alliance who died Dec. 14, 2003 at the age of 49. Entry fee of $170 includes a box lunch on the course, buffet dinner, prizes and silent and live auctions. Entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis as the first 132 entries will play the Robert Trent Jones Course and the other entries will play the Gary Player Course. Dinner only is $50. Entries should include names, handicaps and a contact phone number or email address and sent to: Bruce Berlet, 202 Carriage Drive, Glastonbury, Ct. 06033. Those wanting to attend only the dinner should send a check to Berlet. Checks should be made payable to the Bo Kolinsky Scholarship Fund, the tournament beneficiary. The Bo Kolinsky Scholarship is given to a Connecticut high school senior planning to attend a four-year college in pursuit of a career in sports journalism and is renewable. It has already provided $24,000 to eight students, three of whom are still receiving funds. The new title sponsor of the tournament is Integrated Benefit Partners. Corporate sponsors are Ahead, the Connecticut Section PGA, Connecticut State Golf Association, Connecticut Whale, Elkinson and Sloves, Hartford Courant, May, Bonee and Walsh, SignPro, Travelers and the Travelers Championship. Anyone wishing to become a sponsor, purchase a tee sign or donate an auction item should contact Berlet at the above address, call 860-633-8733 or email golfwrtr@aol.com, Alliance president George Albano at 203-434-2320 or truckin114@aol.com, Bob Mayer at 860-234-4380 or Robert.mayer@patch.com or Courant sports editor Jeff Otterbein at 860-241-6434 or jotterbein@courant.com. A title sponsorship of $5,000 includes three foursomes in the tournament, a tee sign, a company spokesperson addressing the players as well as mentions in Gold Key Dinner programs and on the tournament sponsors banner. A corporate sponsorship of $1,300 includes one foursome in the tournament. Tee signs are $150. For more information and an entry form, visit www.ctsportswriters.org.

TENNIS SUMMER CAMPS

Spring and summer registration is now open for Shippan Racquet Club, Kings Highway Tennis Club and Oak Hills Tennis Club. Spring sessions begin on May 14 for all adult and junior programs. Our annual kids summer tennis camps runs June 11 through August 24. The one-week sessions offer instructions for juniors of all ages and ability levels under the guidance of some of the best teaching pros in the Fairfield County area. The clubs are offering a special one-time deal of two children for the price of one off the first week session and a 10 percent discount on any additional weeks. For more info, Kings Highway Tennis Club, 98 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT-- call (203)-655-8769. Oak Hills Tennis Club, 165 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT-- call (203)-838-9110. Shippan Racquet Club, 45 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT-- call (203)-323-3129.

TENNISIMPLE PROGRAMS

TenniSimple being offered at Shippan Racquet Club and Kings Highway. TenniSimple is designed for both total beginners and former players that are getting back into the sport after an extended absence. The fun, fast-paced lessons will have you learning the game and competing within a matter of weeks. The $150 fee includes six, one-hour group lessons with a licensed pro and a new racquet.The TenniSimple program is also located at Fairfield Indoor Tennis, Trumbull Racquet Club and Milford Indoor Tennis. For more info, Fairfield Indoor Tennis, 15 Old Dam Road, Fairfield, CT--(203) 254-0440. Kings Highway Tennis Club, 98 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT--(203) 655-8769. Milford Indoor Tennis, 580 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT--(203) 876-1776. Oak Hills Tennis Club, 165 Fillow Street, Norwalk, CT--(203) 838-9110. Shippan Racquet Club, 45 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT--(203) 323-3129. Trumbull Racquet Club, 35 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT--(203) 374-8622.

TENNIS

Ticket packages are on sale for the 2012 New Haven Open at Yale presented by First Niagara, a WTA event that is part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series to be held August 17-25, 2012 at the Connecticut Tennis Center. The packages include After Hours, Pick Four Flex, The Weekender and Championship Series. The After Hours package includes a ticket to every night session including the finals on Saturday, August 25. The Pick Four Flex allows fans to choose any four sessions to attend from Sunday, August 19-Thursday, August 23 (sessions 1-9). The Weekender gives fans access to both semifinals on Friday, August 24 and the Final on Saturday, August 25. These three packages include the option of either box seats or seats in the middle tier.The Championship Series package includes one ticket to all 14 sessions in the first row of the middle tier. Log on to www.newhavenopen.com or call 1-855-464-8366 for more information.

The US Open National Playoffs return for a third season with the New England sectional at the Yale University Tennis Center June 14-17. Registration started March 15 with cost at $100 for men's and women's singles and $120 for each mixed doubles team. Players must have valid USTA membership thru August 27, 2012. For more info, visit www.USOpen.org/NationalPlayoffs The National Playoff singles finals will be August 17-20 and mixed doubles finals Aug. 22-25 at the New Haven Open at the Yale University Tennis Center. Winners will earn wild cards into the US Open Singles Qualifying Tournament or the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship draw.

LONG RIDGE SWIM

Long Ridge Swim and Tennis Club, located in Stamford at 2517 Long Ridge Road, has new management and lower membership rates than last year for their upcoming season, which is now open for registration. The same management team at Shippan Racquet Club will head the Summer Swim and Tennis Season, as well as the Children's Summer Program at Long Ridge Swim and Tennis Club. Long Ridge Swim and Tennis Club is a 50-year-old, non-profit institution. Situated on 15 acres, the club features nine har-tru tennis courts, three of which are equipped with lights for night play. The large swimming pool is suited for both recreational swimming and competitive meets for all ages and recreation levels, while the property also includes a kiddie pool, playground, snack bar and spacious clubhouse and locker room facilities. The club will officially open on Memorial Day weekend and close on Labor Day weekend. Tennis programs and pro lessons start on May 14 and will run through Labor Day. For more info, call (203)-322-1800. Or visit www.longridgeclub.com

HELPING VETERANS

Operation Music Aid is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Madison that secures musical instruments for our wounded servicemen and women. There is an auction consisting a Geno Auriemma signed guitar, two Geno Auriemma signed basketballs, a Jim Calhoun autographed guitar, two autographed Jim Calhoun basketballs and a signed football from the 2010 New York Giants. Bidding for these items continues. To make a bid, make the bid and your e-mail contact info to Operation Music Aid, Unit 1, 1 Orchard Park, Madison, Ct. 06443. For general organization info, visit www.operationmusicaid.org.

VOLLEYBALL

The Darien High girls volleyball program is accepting proceeds and working with the Virginia-based Side-Out Foundation -- a 501(c)3non-profit organization -- in allocating donations and grants toward the fight against breast cancer. To donate online please visit http://home.att.net/~coachylarue/volleyball/.

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